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Planning Commission Meeting May 8, 2002 - page 2 their home very close to the lot line, and the orientation of the Gressen's home made the Elemes feel they were encroaching onto the Gressen's property. Elemes did not approve of the variance stating there was no hardship present The Gressens were not present at the meeting. Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to table the request until May 22, 2003. All Ayes. Motion carried. Van Klei Variance for Accessory Building The Board considered the request of Lonnie & Deb Van Klei, 12015 Janero Avenue North, for a variance to permit an accessory building with an exterior finish that is inconsistent with the principal structure as required by Hugo City Code Section 1195-030.1, Subd.4. The home is finished with vinyl siding and asphalt shingles and the accessory building would be constructed with a galvanized steel material. The applicant had indicated they would match the color of the siding to the color of the home. Klei explained that he wanted to locate the building within the pasture area and would like to construct the building of galvanized steel material that would not be destroyed by their horses, which have been known to destroy materials other than metal. The Community Development Director pointed out that several properties in the surrounding area have been granted similar variances and trees on the property would screen it from the road and neighboring properties. Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the variance for 12015 Janero Avenue North. All Ayes. Motion carried. Bacchus Homes Variance for Home Setback and Garage Size The Board considered the request of Bacchus Homes, 1201 Arcade Street, Maplewood, for a variance to construct a 1,170 square foot garage where a maximum of 1,000 square feet is permitted by ordinance and a variance for a 31.45 -foot side yard setback where ordinance requires a 40 -foot building. The applicant is requesting the variances for new construction at 12789 Greystone Avenue North (Hidden Hills Development) consisting of 3.49 acres. The Community Development Director explained that the home will be constructed to meet the front setback requirement of 40 feet and will abut the drainage easement in the southeast rear corner. This drainage easement prevents